Building Construction — Trigg, Kentucky
WD KY20260097-16815-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Trigg, Kentucky (construction type: building) is $43.85/hr base + $28.44/hr fringe = $72.29/hr total package (WD KY20260097-16815-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 29 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $43.85 | $28.44 | $72.29 +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $25.09 | $10.05 | $35.14 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $22.54 | $7.12 | $29.66 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $23.69 | $7.20 | $30.89 Above median +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.56 | $9.56 | $30.12 +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $30.50 | $9.21 | $39.71 +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.31 | $16.86 | $44.17 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $25.41 | $7.63 | $33.04 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.04 | $0.00 | $18.04 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $19.85 | $9.87 | $29.72 Above median +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $15.00 | $4.08 | $19.08 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $29.05 | $10.34 | $39.39 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $24.51 | $12.72 | $37.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $22.52 | $4.00 | $26.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $23.60 | $12.65 | $36.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $38.41 | $22.26 | $60.67 +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $44.26 | $20.28 | $64.54 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE CRANES WITH BOOM 150 FEET & OVER, INCLUDING JIB, SHALL RECEIVE $.75 ABOVE THE WAGE RATE; 250 FEET AND OVER, INCLUDING | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Top 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $30.97 | $13.91 | $44.88 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.19 | $27.33 | $67.52 Above median +186% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 36.24 6.89 PAINTER | $17.45 | $0.34 | $17.79 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STRUCTURES OVER 75FT? $1.50/ HOUR ABOVE BASE WAGE ALL STRUCTURES OVER 100FT? $2.50/ HOUR ABOVE BASE WAGE | $30.62 | $20.30 | $50.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $15.42 | $7.24 | $22.66 +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $20.96 | $0.00 | $20.96 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $23.60 | $8.03 | $31.63 Top 10% +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Trigg, KY — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Trigg, Kentucky.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.